In 2000 she transferred to the force’s Public Protection Department, working predominantly in Child Protection until last August when she returned to CID as a Detective Inspector at Skegness.

Although she enjoyed working at Skegness, Insp Constantine says she wanted to experience ‘something different’ - prompting the move to the Wolds where she will divide her time between Louth and Horncastle.

She says: “The Wolds are beautiful part of the country.

“In general, crime is not on the scale of the larger towns or cities but it is still a concern.

“I want to help reduce crime - and help the victims of crime.

“I don’t intend to be sat behind a desk all day. I went to get out and about and meet people.

“I want to reassure people that we are doing our very best.

“We’ve some outstanding officers who are doing a great job, with limited resources.

“I want to work with communities and other agencies to make this area even safer.”